Philip Shutler

Washington D.C. | 703-795-3891 | phil.shutler@gmail.com | Portfolio Site: ​http://philipshutler.weebly.com/

Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ​ ​SPRING 2017
• ​Graduate Certificate in Geographical Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPRING 2015
● Major: Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Science
● Primary emphasis: Geospatial Analysis, and Urban Planning

Employment
RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY GIS ANALYST | WASHINGTON D.C. September 2017 – Current
● Responsible for creating GIS products (Analysis, Static Maps, Web Maps/Apps) that promote trail projects across the
country.
● Oversee the collection and curation of geospatial data used to run bike connectivity analysis for different city projects.
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP UTILITY FORESTER/GIS TECHNICIAN | WASHINGTON D.C. October 2015- May 2017
● Created and maintained geospatial data for vegetation management plans and created work maps for overhead utility lines
using a GIS program and Trimble GPS unit.
● Consulted with general public, municipal organizations, and housing communities to development, plan, and apply urban
forestry methods and practices for restoration and conservation of urban forests around overhead power lines.
FAIRFAX PARK AUTHORITY NATURAL RESOURCE INTERN | FAIRFAX VIRGINIA June 2015-August 2015
● Surveyed and edited geospatial data for 2000 acres of Fairfax County Parkland, determining the amount of biodiversity,
infestation of invasive plant species, and cultural/economic value for each park using IPad, ArcGIS Collector, and GPS unit.
Summary of Qualifications
COMPUTER SKILLS GEOSPATIAL SKILLS
● Proficient in​ ​Office 365 ● Experienced in Esri Software ● Experienced with Python, SQL, and
applications (Word, Excel, Access, Products (ArcMap, ArcPro, AGO) Arcade
Sharepoint, Flow) ● Skilled in Imagery Analysis ● Experienced in open source GIS
● Skilled in Google Maps and Earth ● Skilled in Data Collection and programs (QGIS, OSM, GRASS GIS)
● Skilled in Adobe products Geodatabase Management ● Experienced in Geospatial Analysis
● Experienced in Google Suite ● Experienced with GPS, Tablet, and ● Skilled in developing web maps,
● Skilled in statistical programming GIS Mobile software storymaps, and dashboards
Related Coursework
● Geospatial Programming ● Remote Sensing ● Applications of GIS for Planning • ​GIS and GPS Equipment
● Geospatial Statistics ● GIS Land Analysis ● GIS for Emergency Management • Open Source GIS

Projects and Research

FLOOD ANALYSIS FOR ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS IN NC | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FALL 2016
• ​Analyzed feeding operation buildings risk for flooding in North Carolina. Used FEMA flood data, agriculture point data, DEM
data, and data created from geo-referencing ortho-imagery. Flood mitigation plans were demonstrated within the project.

GIS​ ​PROGRAM TO MAP ANNUAL PUBLIC TREE WORK IN DC | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FALL 2016
● Created a python code using arcpy to create maps and spreadsheets of street trees based on species in Washington D.C.
These maps and data sheets served as an example of automating work plans for laborers to use in the field.
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LEXINGTON, KY | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPRING 2015
● Researched property values impacted by Lexington’s urban boundary using Arcmap, SAS, and ESRI Business Analyst.
Extensive use of excel to process data. Studied modern zoning and planning techniques for sustainable communities.
ECOSYSTEMS SERVICES OF MCCONNELL SPRINGS PARK | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPRING 2015
● Created an Ecosystems Services Survey of McConnell Springs Park. This included additional geospatial analysis of the data,
data management, and maps for a future trail map. Gave a presentation to local stakeholders on our survey and project.
OTHER MAJOR GIS PROJECTS | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPRING 2014-FALL 2014
● Completed the following GIS projects: Water Pollution Runoff with Industrial Zones found in Lexington KY, Tree Species
Index in University of Kentucky Arboretum Woods, and Hurricane Evacuation Zones for Wilmington, North Carolina.